Black Bean Lime Chili Recipe

Name: Black Bean Lime Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2/3 cup couscous; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 Vidalia onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans; 1 (10-ounce) can white meat chicken, or 2 cups shredded chicken, store-bought, skin discarded; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup water
2/3 cup couscous
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 (10-ounce) can white meat chicken, or 2 cups shredded chicken, store-bought, skin discarded
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan and then pour in the couscous in one steady stream.
2
Stir to prevent lumps.
3
Turn off the heat, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes.
4
Once liquid is absorbed, fluff with a fork.
5
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium heat.
6
Add onion and cook until soft.
7
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8
Add bell peppers and chili powder and cook for another minute.
9
Stir in tomatoes and black beans and their liquid; bring all to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
10
Add chicken and heat through.
11
Stir in lime juice and cilantro and remove from heat.
12
Serve over fluffed couscous.

220

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 2/3 cup couscous, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 Vidalia onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Lime Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean Lime Chili

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